Flight Simulator Centre - Newcastle
BEST FOR
Ages 12+
ENTRY
from £39.99
WHERE
Newcastle upon Tyne
What it’s like
Sit at the controls of a Boeing 737, Concorde or a fighter jet cockpit on a real flight simulator rig, booked in advance, from age 12 up.
This is a booth full of proper flight simulator rigs rather than an arcade machine, and you pick your aircraft: a Boeing 737, the Concorde supersonic jet, an F-16 Fighting Falcon or an F/A-18 Super Hornet, or a helicopter. Two people can go head to head in the F/A-18 versus F-16 dogfight, which sounds like the one to save for last if you've got a competitive streak. There's also a two-hour Military Aviation Experience and a Fear of Flying Course if you want more than a quick go.
The minimum age is 12, and anyone between 12 and 16 needs an adult with them, so this isn't one for younger kids however much they've begged to fly a plane. Prices start at £39.99 for the Boeing 737 on sale, and a Family or Group Ticket for four comes in at £149.99: split between four people that's a 15-minute flight each, or two people can share 30 minutes. The Concorde experience alone is £149.99, and the Military Aviation Experience runs to £299.99 for two hours, so it's worth deciding in advance who's flying what.
Everything runs on online booking only, first come first served, and it's worth reading the booking rules properly. If you book without a required add-on it gets cancelled automatically, and changing your slot within 48 hours or not turning up triggers a rebooking fee. Vouchers last 24 months, and if yours runs out before you use it there's a 6-month extension to buy.
Birthday parties are available seven days a week, from £249.99 for up to ten people over two hours with two instructors and three simulators running at once, and the site lists these from age 8. Toilet and kitchen facilities are on site.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Ages 12 and up; parties are listed from age 8
- Booking
- Online booking only, subject to availability, first-come first-served, 6-month rolling calendar
- Parties
- Birthday parties from £249.99, up to 10 people for 2 hours with 2 instructors, available 7 days a week, ages 8+
- Worth knowing
- Vouchers valid for 24 months
- Booking without a required add-on gets it automatically cancelled, so check what's needed before you pay
- A weekend or Bank Holiday booking made with a third-party voucher needs a Weekend Add-On bought first
- There's a corporate events version too, £599.99 for up to ten people over two hours
- Open daily 9am to 9pm
Plan your visit
What's the minimum age to fly?
12, and anyone aged 12 to 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult.
How much does it cost?
The Boeing 737 starts at £39.99 on sale. The Concorde experience is £149.99, and a Family or Group Ticket for four is also £149.99.
How long do you actually get in the simulator?
A family of four sharing the group ticket gets 15 minutes each. Two people sharing get 30 minutes between them.
Do we need to book ahead?
Yes, it's online booking only, first come first served, on a six-month rolling calendar.
What happens if we need to change our slot?
Changes made within 48 hours of your booking, or not turning up, come with a rebooking fee.
Can we book with a voucher?
Vouchers are valid for 24 months. If it expires before your visit, you need to buy a 6-month extension first.
Are birthday parties available?
From £249.99 for up to ten people over two hours, with two instructors and three simulators running at the same time. The site lists these for ages 8 and up.
What's included in a birthday party?
Toilet and kitchen facilities are on site so you can bring a cake.
Can you drink before flying?
Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs isn't permitted to fly.
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